Senior Cost Manager (Relocation)

Capstone Recruitment UK; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment UK is partnering with a leading international consultancy to appoint Senior Cost Managers for Mission Critical data center projects across the United States. You will take ownership of cost management across the project lifecycle and work with clients, contractors and project teams on budgets, procurement, change and commercial risk.

This role targets senior Cost Managers or Quantity Surveyors seeking greater responsibility on major US data center developments, with

Qualifications

• Background in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or commercial management within construction.
• Experience managing pre- and post-contract responsibilities.
• Ability to take ownership of project costs and communicate confidently with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating, budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage procurement activities, tender analysis and commercial recommendations.
• Review contractor payment applications, change orders and variations.
• Produce cost reports, cash flow forecasts and final account assessments.
• Identify commercial risks and advise on cost control and value engineering.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders, contractors and consultants.
• Support and mentor junior members of the cost management team.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Tender analysis

Client communication

Cost reporting

Job description

Senior Cost Manager – Mission Critical / Data Centers - Relocation

Locations: St. Louis, Missouri | Kansas City, Missouri | Omaha, Nebraska | Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Tulsa, Oklahoma

We’re partnering with a leading international construction consultancy to appoint Senior Cost Managers to its Mission Critical team, supporting major data center developments for a global technology client.

With individual developments potentially exceeding $1 billion USD, these opportunities offer exposure to complex, large-scale construction projects and the chance to play a key role in their commercial delivery.

The Opportunity

You’ll provide cost management services across the project lifecycle, working closely with the client, contractors and wider project team to manage budgets, procurement, change and commercial risk.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Cost Manager or Quantity Surveyor looking to take greater ownership of major projects within the US data center market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating, budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage procurement activities, tender analysis and commercial recommendations.
• Review contractor payment applications, change orders and variations.
• Produce cost reports, cash flow forecasts and final account assessments.
• Identify commercial risks and advise on cost control and value engineering.
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders, contractors and consultants.
• Support and mentor junior members of the cost management team.

About You

• A background in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or commercial management within construction.
• Experience managing pre- and post-contract responsibilities.
• Ability to take ownership of project costs and communicate confidently with clients.
• Strong commercial judgement, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with data centers, mission critical facilities or other complex construction projects is advantageous.
• Candidates from consultancy or contractor backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• British or Australian passport holder to qualify for the VISA

Why Apply?

• Work on major data center developments for a global technology client.
• Gain exposure to projects potentially valued at over $1 billion USD.
• Join an established international consultancy’s specialist Mission Critical team.
• Take on significant responsibility and develop your career across complex US construction programmes.